Election reform is first love of Lawrence Lessig, and copyright was his friend’s: Aaron Swartz
Internet and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles
Internet and Democracy is our section encompasses all the different ways the internet has changed or will change the election process. Many different reforms of voting have become necessary to discuss including electronic means of casting a vote, counting votes or courting votes. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents or Voting Machines.
Internet Voting Gaining Supporters in Digital Age
Building online community of experimenters shows internet voting gaining supporters at new pace
Toronto Proposal Calls for Limited Internet Voting
Introducing even limited internet voting could represent beginning of slow-moving revolution
Electronic Voting Advances in Small Town Massachusetts
Westborough Massachusetts moves forward with free-trial offer as electronic voting advances
Internet is Powerful Tool for Dictatorship and Oppression
Worldwide tool for dictatorship? Some find the internet is effective means of controlling population
Only 20% of World Leaders Don’t Use Twitter
It’s wildly popular with politicians worldwide and when leaders don’t use Twitter, they can lose
Technology Makes Possible Vast Democracy Upgrades
Online elections, direct democracy, and unprecedented connectivity all possible democracy upgrades
Voting by Internet Planned For Americans Abroad
Defense Department involved in developing secure systems for voting by internet for America’s large expat population
Websites of Canada Lawmakers Fail to Meet Needs
Lacking proper information but designed to connect Canada citizens to government, Websites of Canada Lawmakers Not Adequate For Public Usage
Crowdfunding as Replacement for Government Projects?
Fundraising phenomenon of crowdfunding being used in UK to resurrect projects that were cancelled – Crowdfunding as Replacement for Government?